COUNTY REPORT TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Carroll County, the 14 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Carroll County Compares

Carroll County81/100
Tennessee avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Carroll County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Carroll County scores 12 points above the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38258 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38390 (66/100)
$117K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Avg Remediation (156% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Carroll County, Tennessee

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $499, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.298% avg pipe failure probability

57.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
57.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $499

Energy Code Gap $328/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr
Flood $71/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

11,259 housing units in Carroll County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Carroll County

$117K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carroll County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Carroll County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Carroll County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Trezevant Water System 955 14
2 Cedar Grove U.d. 1,492 12
3 Atwood Water System 1,311 11
4 Milan Water Department 10,932 9
5 Gibson Company Mun Water District #4 3,386 9

11 total water systems serve Carroll County.

All ZIP Codes in Carroll County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Carroll County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38258 Trezevant 99 A 1 $93K
2 38324 Clarksburg 99 A 0
3 38321 Cedar Grove 97 A 1 $125K
4 38342 Hollow Rock 97 A 1 $108K
5 38317 Bruceton 95 A 1 $114K
6 38344 Huntingdon 90 A 1 $133K
7 38220 Atwood 89 A 9 $92K
8 38388 Wildersville 73 B 0 $173K
9 38235 Mc Lemoresville 66 C 0 $107K
10 38318 Buena Vista 66 C 0 $127K
11 38348 Lavinia 66 C 0 $98K
12 38378 Spring Creek 66 C 0
13 38387 Westport 66 C 0 $163K
14 38390 Yuma 66 C 0 $121K

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Overview

Carroll County in Tennessee covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

6 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Carroll County?
Carroll County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Carroll County?
Carroll County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Carroll County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Carroll County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $499 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Carroll County?
The median home build year in Carroll County is 1984. 57.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Carroll County compare to Tennessee?
Carroll County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

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